Day 11 of Ramadan: Blessings in Suhoor & Iftaar

                            Blessings in Suhoor & Iftaar

Blessings in Iftaar

 Assalam Alaikum my dear brothers and sisters today is the 11th day of Ramadan. Today I will discuss the blessings for both suhoor and iftaar. But before I discuss the importance of suhoor and iftaar I will like to share a hadith for you guys: Wathlia ibn Al-Aqsa reported: The Prophet (PBUH) said "The scriptures of Abraham (AS) were revealed on the first night of Ramadan. The Torah was revealed after six nights of Ramadan had passed. The Gospel was revealed after thirteen of Ramadan had passed. The Criterion was revealed twenty-four nights of Ramadan had passed" (Hadith). Now I will begin to discuss about the blessings of both suhoor and iftaar.

 We have heard different virtues of Ramadan but we rarely hear about the virtues of suhoor and iftaar, which are two important aspects during Ramadan. Suhoor and iftaar is not only to fill up our stomachs, rather it is a spiritual aspect. In the following hadith the Prophet (PBUH) said "The one who fasts has 2 moments off happiness, when he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord". This hadith is recorded by Imam Bukhari. Many scholars have commented on this hadith by saying that this happiness is a natural happiness due to hunger and thirst. There is also another reason why a believer is happy. The reason that the believers were able to complete this great act of worship, and they are pleased that they have fulfilled the command of their Lord by breaking their fast. The Prophet said "The one who eats and is grateful is on the same level as the one who fasts and is patient". This hadith is recorded by Bukhari and Tirmidhi. Another aspect of iftaar that the Prophet (PBUH) was the importance of breaking the fast and not to delay it. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Mankind will continue to remain as long as they hasten to break their fast". This hadith is recorded by Muslim and Bukhari. The Prophet (PBUH) said "The religion will remain to be manifest as long as people hasten in breaking their fast". This hadith is recorded by Abu Dawud. If the Ummah (nation) is eager by following the Sunnah (principles of the Prophet (PBUH) stopping at its boundaries regardless of whether it agrees with their intellect or not. The Prophet (PBUH) said "My Ummah (nation) will continue upon my Sunnah, as long as they do not doing their iftaar until the stars appear". This hadith has been recorded by Abu Dawud. Breaking a fast is a spiritual experience it causes one to feel happy at the fact that they have followed Allah's command. Remember to always thank Allah (S.W.T.) for the food you have been provided. It is an golden opportunity to recognize the blessings of Allah (S.W.T.).

Blessings in Suhoor

 Suhoor is another significant aspect during Ramadan for some it means to store up food for coming days. The Prophet (PBUH) always encouraged his Sahabas (companions) to have suhoor for many reasons. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Have suhoor, for verily there is blessings in it". This hadith is recorded by Bukhari and Muslim. Suhoor is an opportunity to gain some Barakah (blessings). The following are some reasons for the blessings of suhoor: 1) Following the sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) 2) differing from the people of the Book 3) strengthening ourselves for worship 4) repelling bad characteristics that are associated with hunger 5) opportunity to make dhikr and dua. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Indeed it is a blessing that Allah (S.W.T.) has given to all of you, so do not leave it". This hadith is recorded by Nasai. The Prophet (PBUH) said "Have suhoor even if it is a mouth full of water". This hadith is recorded by Ibn hibban. The Prophet (PBUH) also said "Indeed Allah (S.W.T.) and his angels send Salah (prayers) upon those who have suhoor". This hadith is recorded by Tabrani. The salah (prayers) of Allah (S.W.T.) that he mentions, that the person amongst the highest of gatherings whilst the salah (prayer) of the angels that they are making istighfaar (forgiveness) for those who have suhoor. Remember the virtue of any acts of worship helps one to truly benefit spirituality from that act of worship and this applies to suhoor and iftaar.

So guys this is the end of today's blog. Stay tune for my daily Ramadan blogs and don't forget to share. May Allah grant us the ability to benefit from our fast, from dawn to dusk and make us feel the sweetness of worshiping to Allah (S.W.T.) Peace and Stay Halal.

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